PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 01/04/2026
Website: www.j3publishing.co.uk
Business Name: J3 Publishing / Books
Contact Email: contact@j3publishing.co.uk
1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy explains how j3 Publishing / Books collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use this website or make a purchase.
We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
j3 Publishing / Books is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
All data enquiries must be made via the contact email provided above.
3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following data:
Information you provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Billing address
• Delivery address
• Payment-related details (processed via third parties)
• Any information you provide through contact forms or email
Automatically collected data:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data
4. HOW YOUR DATA IS USED
We use your data to:
• Process and fulfil orders
• Deliver digital downloads
• Dispatch physical goods
• Communicate regarding orders or enquiries
• Provide customer support
• Prevent fraud and misuse
• Improve website functionality
We will not use your data for unrelated purposes without your consent.
5. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We rely on the following legal bases:
• Contract: to process orders and provide products
• Legal obligation: to comply with UK laws
• Legitimate interests: to operate and protect the business
• Consent: where required (e.g. optional communications)
6. PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payments are handled by secure third-party providers.
We do not store full payment details such as card numbers.
Payment providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. SHARING YOUR DATA
We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
• Payment processors
• Website hosting provider (IONOS)
• Delivery and postal services
• IT and security providers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Some third-party providers may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
• Fulfil orders
• Meet legal and tax obligations
• Resolve disputes
Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, contact us via email.
11. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:
• Unauthorised access
• Loss or misuse
• Disclosure or alteration
However, no online system is completely secure, and use of the website is at your own risk.
12. FRAUD PREVENTION
We may process personal data to:
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Protect transactions
• Maintain the security of the website
Suspicious activity may result in refusal of service or further action.
13. COOKIES
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Ensure proper functionality
• Improve user experience
• Analyse website performance
For further details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The latest version will always be published on this website.
16. CONTACT
All data protection enquiries must be directed to:
email: contact@j3publishing.co